The first direct observation of atoms while in movement inside a bulk material has been made by researchers at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). They were able to directly image the movement or diffusion of single dopant atoms inside a material.
By Stuart Milne
14 Oct 2014
A “smart" lithium-ion battery developed by scientists at Stanford University has a warning system that alerts users in advance if the battery is getting overheated and may burst into flames.
By Stuart Milne
14 Oct 2014
This RDECOM-wide collaboration enables TenCate engineers to demonstrate the ability of the TenCate ABDS(TM) active blast countermeasure system to protect combat and tactical ground vehicle crews from the devastating effects of insurgent mines.
Lucideon, the international provider of materials development, testing and assurance, will be holding a free breakfast forum, ‘Complying with ESOS (Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme)’ on Friday 14 October at its headquarters in Stoke-on-Trent.
A global leader in silicones, silicon-based technology and innovation, Dow Corning will showcase its advanced material portfolio and expertise at two key industry events this month.
Piezosystem jena is a worldwide leader in nano and micro positioning. Their piezo devices are ideal for any application where the high precision positioning of components is needed.
Hiden is pleased to announce the launch of the Compact SIMS, a design breakthrough for surface analysis, at Vacuum Expo 2014, 15th & 16th October Ricoh Arena, Coventry UK. Visit them at Booth V10.
Rockefeller University researchers have identified a new method which reveals the complex molecular structure of cholesterol by mapping a key enzyme structure during cholesterol production.
A research team from MIT has discovered a new phenomenon in metal nanoparticles in which they resemble liquid droplets and appear wobbling from the outside whilst maintaining a stable configuration on the inside.
By Alexander Chilton
13 Oct 2014
Researchers from EPFL, Université Paris-Sud and Paul Scherrer Institut have discovered that a common transparent insulating material, which is normally a non-conductor of electricity, demonstrates the properties of a spintronic conductor.
By Alexander Chilton
13 Oct 2014
An innovative surface coating has been developed for medical implants using FDA-approved materials by a Harvard research team. This new solution has the potential to address bacterial infection and blood clotting, which are the two major problems currently faced by medical devices.
By Alexander Chilton
13 Oct 2014
Researchers at Duke University have developed a new method to make fluorescent molecules emit photons at rate 1,000 times faster than normal, paving the way for quantum cryptography and superfast LEDs to be developed.
By Alexander Chilton
13 Oct 2014
Companies save money on costs and maintenance with the new zirconium-oxide based transportable oxygen analyzer from Michell Instruments. The XZR400BM oxygen analyzer is a small and light transportable instrument, capable of taking readings of both trace and percentage oxygen levels. It has been introduced to meet the demands of companies that wish to take routine readings from multiple sample points, and is a highly cost-effective solution.
Michelman celebrated the grand opening of its new Advanced Materials Collaboration Center on October 2, 2014 at the company’s global headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Based on Nikon’s industry-leading, double beam interferometry objectives, Nikon Metrology has launched a series of white light interferometry (WLI) systems, designated BW series, that will set a new standard in 2D and 3D surface profiling.